The 2026 AIM Fellowship
Deadline: 26 October 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Who can apply:
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must apply individually—applications from partnerships, collectives, and other groups are not accepted.
Must be an artist with 2-10 years of actively creating and presenting new and original work in the field of visual arts who has yet to be widely recognized within their field, the media, or the public at large.
Must be an NYC resident at time of application and throughout the program term.
Cannot be enrolled in a degree-granting program in any discipline concurrent to the Fellowship.
Cannot be enrolled in a professional development program concurrent to the Fellowship.
Cannot be a current employee of The Bronx Museum or an immediate family member or employee of a Bronx Museum board member.
Cannot be represented by a commercial gallery (either in or outside of the U.S.)
Due to regulations governing the distribution of stipend, honoraria, and wage payments, enrollment is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
About the fellowship: Founded in 1980, the AIM Fellowship (formerly known as the “Artist in Marketplace ©” Fellowship) is The Bronx Museum’s flagship incubator and career accelerator program for the most promising artists based in NYC.14 artists are selected for the program annually through a competitive application process. AIM Fellows are awarded a nine-month practicum led by a distinguished faculty of experts who cover finance, law, media management, and writing, among other subjects vital to maintaining and growing a successful career as an artist.
What you get: Professional development and exhibition opportunity.
